the process of forcing an evil spirit to leave a person or place by using prayers or magic

A hundred million people believe in the magic power of signs and exorcism. 有一亿人相信符号和祛邪咒语是有魔力的。

The bishop was recalled to Rome after endorsing faith-healing and exorcism. 主教对信仰治疗和祛除邪魔这些做法表示认可后，被招回了罗马。

the act of removing the bad effects of a frightening or upsetting event

Writing poetry becomes both a desirable madness and an exorcism of society's madness. 写诗既是一种令人向往的疯狂，也是祛除社会疯狂的手段。

It was far more than a play; it was an exorcism of the tragedy of war. 这远不仅是一场戏剧。 它还兼有治愈战争悲剧阴影的作用。